Xp- how many times to reactivate?

Is there a limit to the number of times a copy of XP pro can be activated?I have a (legit) copy of Xp pro.It was new last August with a new PC, and in March the Mobo died. My local PC shop gave me a newer board and Processor, and I reinstalled and activated OK with Microsoft by phone.In June I replaced the HDD with a larger drive, and of course I had to activate again, no probs.A couple of weeks ago the Mobo died, (possibly a power surge as all electricity in area went off). The PC was out of warranty anyway, and my local friendly dealer has gone the way of all friendly dealers, pushed out by the giants.I purchased a new MB from another local shop.

I have reinstalled XP, and as yet not activated, but I have now been told that only three activations per copy of XP pro are allowed.I just hope that is not true.

I have activated my copy of Win XP Home many times about 8, after a botched installation and after an upgrade etc. Had to call them the very first I installed it and after the upgrade, but since that I have activated over the net without any probs. Not aware of any limitations. Hope this puts your mind at rest.....

But it's crazy don't you think? I certainly would not have the patience to play that silly game but like all games the rules are there and if you don't like 'em don't play.

My XP went back in the box after three days so I don't play with it any more, not because of activate, reactivate, ad-infinitum by the way but I do believe XP has done more to alienate people against MS than anything they have done before.

Recently had major hassles with SATA hdd's,result was XP Pro refused to install so bought a new XP Home cd(it wasn't a damaged cd after spent £90)Home install crashed upto 5 times a day,and on install of adsl modem,activated to eliminate nag no problem,never had to call M$ yet.

Just me thinking that each time I had got the install just how I wanted, so I activated. I did the same with "Office and Publisher". Now to-night I find that each time I open a file to have a look but make no alterations whatsoever, I am asked if I want to save changes, doesn't make any difference if I click "Yes or No", it will ask me again next time! Too many "Activations" I think? :o(